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Guide to Decoding Managed Illusions: Identifying Political Propaganda in Entertainment

THE SMOKESCREEN — A High-Voltage Political Thriller Film Project by Rakesh Raman

Guide to Decoding Managed Illusions: Identifying Political Propaganda in Entertainment In an era of managed illusions, the ultimate democratic act is the ability to perceive the rhythmic fluctuations of power hidden behind the cinematic smokescreen. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1. Introduction: The Concept of the “Managed Illusion” In the contemporary landscape of political communication, the traditional …

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India

Smokescreen Report. AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India Democracy does not die only through coups or emergency declarations. It can also die quietly—through procedures that look lawful, elections that look competitive, and institutions that look independent, while collectively ensuring that outcomes are never meaningfully questioned. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 26, 2026 India …

RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education

RMN Foundation founder Rakesh Raman running an education campaign with the help of student volunteers in New Delhi, India. Photo: RMN News Service

RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education Each report is archived on Zenodo, developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN, providing a permanent DOI-based citation. They are also available on Academia.edu for broader global access and research collaboration. 🗓️ RMN Foundation Reseach Desk New Delhi, October 15, 2025 RMN Foundation has released three …

RMN Foundation Announces Political Thriller Film Project ‘Smokescreen’ to Champion Voting Rights

A Call to Filmmakers Worldwide: “The Smokescreen” – A Global Political Thriller in the Vein of The Godfather. AI-generated image. By Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service

RMN Foundation Announces Political Thriller Film Project ‘Smokescreen’ to Champion Voting Rights New Cinematic Initiative to Expose Electoral Threats and Empower Voters NEW DELHI – In a major new initiative to protect democracy and uphold electoral integrity, the RMN Foundation has announced a global political thriller film project titled “The Smokescreen.” The film, which is being proposed to filmmakers worldwide, …

“Smokescreen” Report Alleges Widespread Electoral Manipulation and Democratic Backsliding in India

The Unrest: Representational Image of a Protest Created with Adobe Firefly Generative AI. By RMN News Service

“Smokescreen” Report Alleges Widespread Electoral Manipulation and Democratic Backsliding in India The report concludes that the current political landscape paints a grim picture for India, where nearly 1.4 billion people are described as suffering from “unprecedented poverty, corruption, inflation, unemployment, lawlessness, and religious animosity”. NEW DELHI – September 2025 – RMN Foundation has announced the release of a new political …